Chapter 3 “The Recognition”
1. Describe the man who is standing on the outskirts of the crowd.
2. What prior reference was made in Chapter 2 that reminds the reader
of this man?
3. What does the stranger learn from the townsman next to him?
4. Who is the father of Hester’s baby?
5. What is the usual punishment for adultery? Why is Hester’s
punishment less severe?
6. What are Hester’s feelings toward the stranger?
7. Describe Dimmesdale.
8. What is his relationship to Hester? What does he ask her to reveal?
9. Why won’t Hester name the child’s father?
Chapter 4 “The Interview”
1. How does Hester act when she returns to prison?
2. What is the doctor’s name?
3. Where did the “doctor” learn his skill?
4. Quote two lines that indicate the doctor and Hester know each other
before this meeting.
5. What is the relationship between Chillingworth and Hester?
6. Did Hester ever love her husband? Quote Hester to support your
answer.
7. What secret does Chillingworth ask Hester to keep?
8. What symbol is introduced for Chillingworth in Hester’s final lines
in this chapter?
Chapter 5-6: “Hester at Her Needle” and Pearl”
1. What “general symbol” has Hester become?
2. What talent did Hester use to support herself and Pearl?
3. Why type of dress did Hester wear? Pearl?
4. How did the poor, the ladies of Boston, the clergy, and the children
treat Hester?
5. What special knowledge does Hester feel the Scarlet Letter gives
her?
6. Why did Hester name her child “Pearl” ?
7. Give at least two reasons why Hester does not leave the colony.
8. What does the Scarlet Letter mean to Pearl?
9. What did the townspeople say about Pearl?
Jake White
ReplyDeleteMs. Webster
English 12a
November 24, 2012
“Political philosophies, religious dogma, and societal beliefs are irrelevant to me and do not define me.”
After reading the novel of “ The Stranger”, I still believe that political philosophies, religious dogmas, and societal beliefs are irrelevant towards defining my character. As I read in the novel, Meurasaults mother had passed away which brought a lot of negativity towards his life. He soon finds out how much he has missed on her life and how he could have showed much more affection. Meurasaults realizes once at her funeral how he dose not attend any type of religion or any beliefs and gathers on with his normal activities. Instead of changing his philosophy on life, he simply participates in what he enjoys. I can relate to Meurasaults as well considering that I am atheist and could careless about many philosophies other then my own. I prefer to do as I choose in order to define myself. Kindness, manors, and feelings are what build character in people. Philosophies are built by individuals with what they believe. By following these you are simply following someone else's perspectives, rather then defining yourself with your own beliefs. I choose to be more spiritual with believing in simple beliefs such as karma and giving back. Meurasaults finds peace by going to the movies, preparing, dinner and occasional swims at the beach. He also lives with simplicity, by having agendas that are repetitive. Likewise he is not religious and dose not believe in societal views. Regardless of your views on religious or societal beliefs, stay true to your character and believe in what you think is rite. Participate in activities that you enjoy and live life.